Now start Live and go to the Preferences > File/Folder.Always check the manufacturer's website for the most current version as this will help avoid crashes. Live can only detect plug-ins of the same bit depth. Also check the same for Live (there's a 64-bit beta since 8.3). If they're new(ish) plug-ins, check if you've installed the 32-bit or 64-bit version of it. First they need to be installed correctly.
This tutorial will guide you step by step through it. It's an easy and quick process when you know how. If you want to use plug-ins in Live, they need to be set up first whether it's VSTs or Audio Units (Mac only).